Run your own 2026 NBA mock draft and see how the first round and second round shake out. The simulator below is updated with the official post-lottery draft order, every locked-in pick swap, and a consensus big board averaged across Bleacher Report, Tankathon, and ESPN. Hit Simulate Picks to generate a fresh mock -- projections weight team needs, prospect rank, and realistic draft-night slide ranges so each run feels like draft night, not a random shuffle.
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When is the 2026 NBA Draft?
The 2026 NBA Draft will be held on June 23-24 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Round 1 takes place Tuesday, June 23, with Round 2 the following night. The lottery was held May 10 in Chicago, with the 
Washington Wizards winning the No. 1 overall pick.
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2026 NBA Draft Order
The Wizards lead the draft with the top selection, followed by the Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, and Chicago Bulls -- the four teams that moved into the top four on lottery day. The LA Clippers landed at No. 5 via the Indiana Pacers (Ivica Zubac trade), and the Atlanta Hawks claimed No. 8 via the New Orleans Pelicans. The full order, including every traded pick through No. 60, is built into the simulator below.
2026 NBA Draft Prospects
The top of the board is headlined by AJ Dybantsa (BYU), Darryn Peterson (Kansas), Cameron Boozer (Duke), and Caleb Wilson (North Carolina) -- four prospects scouts widely view as franchise pieces. Click any pick in the simulator for a scouting blurb, big-board rank, and projected fit.
How the Simulator Works
The mock draft simulator balances three factors on every pick: consensus big-board rank, team need, and a realistic random slide so prospects can rise or fall a few slots the way they do on draft night. Stars rarely fall outside the top three. Mid-first-round prospects can swing 5-7 slots. Late-round picks are the most volatile, where shooters, athletic bigs, and intriguing internationals can sneak up draft boards. Refresh the sim as often as you want -- no two runs will look identical.
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FAQs
When is the NBA Draft?
The 2026 NBA Draft will be held on June 23-24, 2026, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Round 1 takes place Tuesday, June 23 with Round 2 the following night on June 24. Both rounds begin at 8 p.m. ET and air on ESPN, with ABC also carrying Round 1.
What time is the NBA Draft?
Both nights of the 2026 NBA Draft begin at 8 p.m. ET. Round 1 airs Tuesday, June 23 on ABC, ESPN, and the ESPN app, and Round 2 airs Wednesday, June 24 on ESPN and the ESPN app. Coverage runs into the late evening, with five-minute pick windows in Round 1 and four-minute windows in Round 2.
How does the NBA Draft work?
The NBA Draft is an annual two-round event where the league's 30 teams select eligible college and international players. Round 1 has 30 picks, Round 2 has 30 picks, for 60 total. The first 14 picks are set by the draft lottery, while picks 15-60 follow reverse order of regular-season record.
How does the NBA Draft Lottery work?
The 14 teams that miss the playoffs participate in the draft lottery, which uses weighted ping-pong balls to determine the top four picks. The three worst teams each have a 14% chance at the No. 1 pick, and no team can fall more than four spots from its pre-lottery position. The remaining picks (5-14) are slotted in reverse order of regular-season record.
How many rounds are in the NBA Draft?
The NBA Draft has two rounds with 30 picks per round, for 60 total selections. The first round is held on the first night of the draft and is the more high-profile round, with rookie-scale contracts guaranteed. The second round is held the following night and features non-guaranteed deals.
Who has the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?
The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on May 10 and hold the No. 1 overall pick — the fifth time No. 1 in franchise history and their first since selecting John Wall in 2010. BYU forward AJ Dybantsa is the consensus projected No. 1 pick.
